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    Whose Federal Government?

    The partisan split in favorability ratings of the federal government changed dramatically with the change in presidential administrations.

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    Fountain of Youth Out West

    Adults ages 65 and older who live in the West are the most likely to say they don’t feel old.

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    Obamamania Misses Most Muslim Countries

    In only five of the 25 publics surveyed in 2009 did fewer than 30% express a favorable view of the U.S. — all of which are overwhelmingly Muslim.

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    Feeling Drowsy?

    On a typical day, a third of adults in the U.S. take a nap.

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    Clinton’s Warm Welcome in Kenya

    Secretary of State Hillary Clinton begins a trip to Africa today in Kenya, a country where fully 90% have a favorable opinion of the U.S.

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    You’re Getting Warmer

    Less than half of the public says the earth is warming as a result of human activity, but a majority knows which gas scientists say is to blame for global warming.

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    Evolutionary Theory

    A wide gap exists between the public and scientists over evolution.

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    Squawk Box

    Most Americans still get general information about the economy from the television and radio.